1Census Tract 59
Census Tract 59, Memphis, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Memphis · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 131,301 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 1,952
How accurate: in 2026-09, 93% of the 183 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Memphis Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 3 | 153.7 | 20.7 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 38 | 1,946.7 | 703.9 |
| Simple assault | 85 | 4,354.5 | 1,864.8 |
| Intimidation | 52 | 2,663.9 | 1,148.1 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 51.2 | 67.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 11 | 563.5 | 147.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 39 | 1,998 | 529.8 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Purse snatching | 1 | 51.2 | 9.1 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 256.1 | 853.6 |
| Theft from a building | 12 | 614.8 | 342.9 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 8 | 409.8 | 460.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 3 | 153.7 | 204.1 |
| Other theft | 22 | 1,127 | 513.5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 768.4 | 431.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 32 | 1,639.3 | 513.1 |
| Drug equipment offences | 17 | 870.9 | 208.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 58 | 2,971.3 | 1,281.5 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 153.7 | 36.4 |
| Trespassing | 8 | 409.8 | 164.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 33 | 1,690.6 | 487 |
| Arson | 5 | 256.1 | 35.3 |
Source: Memphis Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 176 |
| Robbery | 11 |
| Theft and burglary | 105 |
| Drugs | 49 |
| Damage and public order | 69 |
| Other | 38 |
Questions about crime in Census Tract 59
- Is Census Tract 59 safe?
- Census Tract 59: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 183 places in Memphis (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Census Tract 59?
- Census Tract 59: Weighted crime: 131,301 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Census Tract 59?
- Recorded homicides in Census Tract 59 (12 months to September 2026): 3.
